Robin Averys worked as a police officer for two years before being promoted to detective. In that time she had managed to achieve one of the highest arrest rates, and had been top of her class and valedictorian during her time at the police academy. Upon receiving her promotion, she expected to be partnered with a detective who has a work ethic as high as her own. She was mistaken

Salus is a girl that is not easily noticed because of her silent nature and small size which makes her easy to overlook. Her friend Lily is different that way, she caught the attention of James Potter and the rest of the marauders. Being Lily's closest friend, James goes to Salus to learn how to get the red headed girls attention. Along the way she catches some attention herself.

Gandalf was mistaken when he thought Beorn was the last of the skin-changers; there is another, a wolf that had remained hidden for years. The company needs to pass through Mirkwood to continue on their journey, but Gandalf is not so sure they can make the journey without some assistance. It's unfortunate that the wolf they hired is just as lost as the company's leader.